2024 Kia Sportage Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2024 Kia Sportage. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
TRAILER HITCHES Critical safety
Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC359. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 31, 2025.
NHTSA campaign # 25V874000 · Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc. · Reported: 2025-12-17
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Critical safety
Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319.
NHTSA campaign # 24V422000 · Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc. · Reported: 2024-06-07 · Steering
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Critical safety
Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Risk: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.
NHTSA campaign # 24V025000 · Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc. · Reported: 2024-01-18 · Structure/Body
Recall summary
This 2024 Kia Sportage has 3 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- TRAILER HITCHES — 1 recall
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM — 1 recall
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 3
Most recent recall reported: 2025-12-17.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2024 Kia Sportage have open recalls?
Yes — there are 3 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2024 Kia Sportage. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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